VS Code Extensions

Enhance your Forge experience with official extensions

Forge For Java

Official VS Code extension for Forge build tool integration. Manage builds directly from your editor.

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Forge For Java

by FireSmasher

Fast Java build tool integration with Groovy & Kotlin DSL support. Run Forge commands directly from VS Code with syntax highlighting for build files.

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Features

🔨 Build Integration

Run forge build, clean, and resolve from VS Code

✨ Syntax Highlighting

Groovy highlighting for build.forge and Kotlin for build.forge.kts

🎯 Quick Commands

Quick access buttons and command palette for all Forge operations

🖥️ Terminal Integration

All commands run in integrated VS Code terminal with real output

Installation Methods

Choose your preferred installation method:

Option 1: VS Code Marketplace

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
  3. Search "Forge For Java"
  4. Click Install

Option 2: Direct Download

Download the extension file and install manually:

Requirements

✓ VS Code 1.75 or later

✓ Forge 1.3.12+ installed and in PATH

✓ Java 21+ (OpenJDK recommended)